This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu Digitization Days 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu Digitization Days 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Do you have old photos you would like to digitally preserve? VHS tapes you would like to convert to DVD? Old film negatives you would love to save? Library staff can work with you to save those precious memories!
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu DIY Screen Printing 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens, Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 8 2025 Thu DIY Screen Printing 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to screen print designs on paper and fabric without emulsion - a method of screen printing that's easier to do yourself and at home! No materials or experience required, just sign up! Disclaimer(s) Photo Guidelines We often take photographs during library events. Opt-out waivers will be available at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2025 Thu Homework Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2025 Thu Homework Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: Teens Event Details: The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2025 Thu Chill Beats for Homework & Study 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group. May 8 2025 Thu Chill Beats for Homework & Study 5:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Event Details: Join us on Thursdays for a dedicated hour of quiet study time.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 8 2025 Thu Family Story Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. May 8 2025 Thu Family Story Hour 6:30pm - 7:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Hawley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime for children ages 3-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Stories and a short film or activity. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 9 2025 Fri Time for Tots 10:00am - 11:30am Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. May 9 2025 Fri Time for Tots 10:00am - 11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime and time to play with toys for children under 3 years, accompanied by an adult. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 9 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 9 2025 Fri Let’s Talk! 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: First Floor Lobby Tables Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Conversation, Learn from the Expert Registration Required Event Details: Are you interested in learning English? Do you want to practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills in a casual group setting?
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 10 2025 Sat Chess Club 11:00am - 4:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 10 2025 Sat Chess Club 11:00am - 4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Learn from the Expert Event Details: Join us for Chess Club at the library on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. No registration required. All skill levels welcome!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 10 2025 Sat Snack Tasting for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 1:00pm - 2:00pm All Ages Main Library This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 10 2025 Sat Snack Tasting for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 1:00pm - 2:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Small Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation, Food Tasting Event Details: Sample snacks from Ji Chang Market in New Britain (while supplies last)!
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 10 2025 Sat Film Screening: Asian American Stories of Resilience 2:00pm - 3:00pm All Ages Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 10 2025 Sat Film Screening: Asian American Stories of Resilience 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Community Room Full Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Conversation, Film Screening Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a screening of Asian American Stories of Resilience, presented via Kanopy.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am - 11:00am Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. May 12 2025 Mon 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1-on-1 Tech Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Event Details: One-on-one technology assistance is offered Mondays from 10-11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. Individuals may register for up to two 30 minute sessions per month by calling 860-224-3155 x125 or stopping by the Information Desk.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 12 2025 Mon Terrific Tots 10:00am - 11:00am Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. May 12 2025 Mon Terrific Tots 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Hawley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime for children ages 2½- 3½ with an adult. Activities include stories, a craft, and time to play with toys at the end of the program. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 12 2025 Mon Sewing Mondays - 1-on-1 Lessons 4:00pm - 5:00pm All Ages Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 12 2025 Mon Sewing Mondays - 1-on-1 Lessons 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Learn to use a sewing machine or refine your skills with instruction from our experienced staff!Please only register for 1 lesson in the month!
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 12 2025 Mon Homework Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group. May 12 2025 Mon Homework Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: Teens Event Details: The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 12 2025 Mon Lego With Friends 4:30pm - 5:30pm Teens Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. May 12 2025 Mon Lego With Friends 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the Teen Room and get your Lego on! Participants are invited to work on one of our official Lego sets or build a unique creation using just their imaginations!
This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment Days SESSION 2 10:30am - 11:30am Children Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group. May 13 2025 Tue Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment Days SESSION 2 10:30am - 11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Children's Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEAM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Join us for Learning at the Library: Homeschool Enrichment days: Session 2
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue Anime in the Teen Room 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group. May 13 2025 Tue Anime in the Teen Room 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Film Screening Event Details: Join us Tuesdays in May from 6PM-7PM for a chance to watch the latest and greatest in Japanese animation! We will be watching the new season of One Piece.
This event is in the "Children" group. May 14 2025 Wed Super Kids 10:00am - 11:00am Children Main Library This event is in the "Children" group. May 14 2025 Wed Super Kids 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Hawley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Storytime for children ages 3-5. Stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft or activity. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed 1-on-1 Tech Assistance 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: 1-on-1 Tech Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert Event Details: One-on-one technology assistance is offered Mondays from 10-11 a.m. and Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. Individuals may register for up to two 30 minute sessions per month by calling 860-224-3155 x125 or stopping by the Information Desk.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed May-ke a Keychain - Cricut 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teens, Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed May-ke a Keychain - Cricut 4:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Use our Cricut machine to make your own keychain design with permanent vinyl!This is one of our four May-ke a Keychain workshops! Disclaimer(s) Photo Guidelines We often take photographs during library events. Opt-out waivers will be available at the event if you do not want us to publish photos of your child.
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 14 2025 Wed Homework Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group. May 14 2025 Wed Homework Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: Teens Event Details: The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 14 2025 Wed Faux Cactus DIY Craft 6:00pm - 7:00pm All Ages Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group. May 14 2025 Wed Faux Cactus DIY Craft 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create a fake cactus plant using socks and other recycled materials! All skill levels welcome, and materials will be provided!
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Digitization Days 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Digitization Days 3:00pm - 4:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Makerspace Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learn from the Expert, Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Do you have old photos you would like to digitally preserve? VHS tapes you would like to convert to DVD? Old film negatives you would love to save? Library staff can work with you to save those precious memories!
This event is in the "Teens" group. May 15 2025 Thu Homework Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Main Library This event is in the "Teens" group. May 15 2025 Thu Homework Center 4:00pm - 6:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Outside of Teen Age Group: Teens Event Details: The Homework Center is available for New Britain teens in grades 6 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (except on holidays), from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
